productMedical devices firm invests in automation
The independent American developer, manufacturer and seller of medical devices Hollister was forced to expand its logistics capability as a result of success.
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productJungheinrich UK hosts Logistics Systems Open Day
Jungheinrich UK has hosted its first Logistics Systems Open Day, discussing the foundations for tomorrow’s workforce in the logistics sector and addressing the challenges of Intralogistics 4.0 with demonstrations of its range of integrated solutions.
productTwisting pasta to floor level
A world leading pasta maker from Italy wanted to maximise its line efficiency and bring two separate product streams down to the next part of the line.
productFirst impressions at Linde World of Material Handling
I am attending the Linde World of Material Handling exhibition in Mannheim today, and took a few minutes out from the hectic schedule to write up some notes on highlights so far.
productTaking storage to another dimension
Gebhardt has enhanced the StoreBiter OLS 3D automated storage and retrieval system – the shuttle no longer only runs through aisles, but also on connecting routes between the aisles.
productError-free picking
Fashion brand Marc Cain is benefiting from automation supplied by KNAPP.
productSafer DC maintenance
Engineers at modern fulfilment centres are required to maintain material handling equipment, conveyors and packaging machinery to ensure their smooth running and fulltime operation.
productEngine manufacturer replaces highly manual operation
Andrews Automation was invited to offer a solution to a highly manual operation involving parts bins return to suppliers.
productThe ‘All-in-One’ compact storage and picking solution
Virtually every company storing small parts faces running out of storage space.
articleThe catwalk to checkout revolution
Speed, from catwalk to rail and from click to pick, is everything. Robotics, AI and intelligent automation may hold the answer explains Dave Bull, Head of Sales, Dematic Northern Europe.
productHome electronics giant builds automated DC
Interdiscount turned to automated materials handling solutions specialist TGW Logistics for the project at its Swiss headquarters.
productDigital warehouse of the future
Robots and autonomous vehicles to play key roles in the futuristic facility in the East Midlands.
articleClue in to the DC of the near future
Mike Vernon, head of innovation at Kuehne & Nagel UK shares his extensive experience in employing warehouse technology to reduce costs, increase throughput and deliver a better customer experience.
productConveyor solutions for chilled and deep-freeze environments
Food processing as well as conveying, sorting and storing packaged food and beverage are crucial processes in the food industry and Interroll offers a wide range of solutions in the field even for deep freeze logistics.
articleSurvey – tell us about the Warehouse of the Future
Industry-leading magazine Handling & Storage solutions is asking YOU – its readers – to tell us the key trends you observe in the warehouse and logistics sector and make predictions for the warehouse of tomorrow.
productThe Kaizen paradox – Swisslog report reveals incremental improvements impede innovation
When facing challenges within an organisation, it’s natural to look for the quickest fix for the best price. This often means making small, incremental improvements instead of investing in larger enhancements. While this approach may seem like the best way to solve problems with minimal impact to day-to-day activities, a new report from Swisslog says it’s unlikely to pay off in the long-term.
productScience in spirals
A German producer of chocolate-based sweets needed to transport cartons containing the candy down with the minimum amount of transfers possible.
productEasy Vision launches to assist robot picking
SICK has launched 2D and 3D vision-guided part localisation systems for easy and quick set-up of robot picking from a belt, or from a bin or stillage.
productSeal of quality for Witron
Witron has been awarded the seal “innovative through research” by the Association for the Promotion of Science and Humanities in Germany.
productMiniload combines high storage density and high travel speed
Shortly after the launch of the STC 2B1A, Jungheinrich received the first order for its new stacker crane for automated miniload warehouses.
